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17 Jul 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Medway NHS Foundation Trust, located at the Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham, focuses on the project titled "Fire Compartmentation". This project falls under the works category, specifically for fire-alarm system installation work. The contract was awarded on 1st July 2026 and is set to end on 24th March 2027, with potential for renewal. The buyer utilized a direct procurement method which is below threshold with no competition. This project is based in the United Kingdom and aligns with central government public authority operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises such as those involved in fire safety and alarm system installation. Harmony Fire Limited, an SME based in Yeovil, has been engaged for this project, highlighting the opportunity for similar businesses to secure similar contracts in the future. Businesses with expertise in surveying, design, and installation of fire safety systems have a competitive edge, given the specificity of the work and the ongoing need for compliance and safety in public health facilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

fire compartmentation

Notice Description

Surveying and Design Purchase order:270003404

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067543-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£388,685 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 24 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARMONY FIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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